Starkfield provides a cold, lonely, and dark, isolated atmosphere, allowing the narrator to portray Ethan and his wife Zeena as miserable and feeling trapped.
Because of her humanitarian endeavors and contributions to literature, Edith became the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from Yale University inand in she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
But there is one big difference. She became proficient in French, German, and Italian. However, the problems that the characters endure are still consistently the same, where the protagonist has to decide whether or not to fulfill their duty or follow their heart.
We learn much about Ethan during his walk to the church Unfortunately, the story sends mixed signals. The novel, Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton, is a magnificent example of literature from the Realistic period.
Ethan Frome is married to his first love Zeena, who becomes chronically ill over their long marriage.